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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,211.55, 63,788.28 and 27,348.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,211.55, 63,788.28 and 27,348.63 is: 37,750.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,211.55 : 63,788.28 = 27,348.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,211.55/63,788.28 = 27,348.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,211.55x = 63,788.28 × 27,348.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,211.55x = 1,744,521,612.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,744,521,612.37/46,211.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,750.77

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